Decision details

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)      To note the content of the report

(2)      To note the management arrangements in place to ensure adherence with the Council’s standing orders and financial regulations.

(3)      To note that both organisations had taken legal advice in the development of the agreement to ensure compliance with Regulation 12 (7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

(4)      To approve entering into an agreement with Network Homes on the basis that the Council and Network Homes operate as two public bodies concerned with the delivery of affordable housing, working in collaboration as per Regulation 12 (7) of the Public Contracts Regulations.

(5)      To delegate authority to the Strategic Director of Community Wellbeing in consultation with the Director of Finance and Cabinet Member for Housing and Welfare Reform, to finalise and sign the agreement.

(6)      To agree that Network Homes internal rules and procedures should govern the procurement of contracts let under the agreement referred to in (4) above, with the Council contributing to Network Homes procurement and management costs.